Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. What should my child wear to the evening concert?
2. Where should I go to rent a string instrument?
3. How often will my child have lessons?
4. How do I contact Mrs. Karlan? (for students and parents)
5. Where do I purchase books, shoulder rests, rock stops, and strings?
6. How will I know when Orchestra will meet?

What should my child wear to the evening concert?

Boys - dark pants and button down shirts (any color)
Girls - dress, skirt, or dress pants and blouse (any color)

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Where should I go to rent a string instrument?

The Creative Music Center:  Liz Reisman, 701 Main Street (Route 
25), Monroe, 
CT  06468
(203) 261-7301  www.TheCreativeMusicCenter.com (rental forms 
online)

Bethel Music Center, 103 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT  06801
(800) 276-7974  www.bmcmusicsource.com

Atelier Constantin Popescu, 25 Davenport Avenue, Westport, CT  
06880
(203) 227-9577, �By Appointment Please�  
www.atelierconstantinpopescu.com

Shar Products Company, P.O. Box 1411/2465 Industrial, Ann Arbor, 
MI  48106
(800) 248- SHAR  www.sharmusic.com

Southwest Strings, 1721 S. Cherrybell Strav., Tucson, AZ  85713-
1935
(800) 528-3430  www.southweststrings.com

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How often will my child have lessons?

Each string student will receive one group lessons per week 
during the 
school 
day.  The lesson schedule is on a pullout rotation of six to 
eight weeks.  
On 
the average, each lesson group is six to eight students by 
instrument.  
There will also be one special grade level class per week which 
will meet 
during recess, with individual parental permission.  This 
supplemental 
lesson will also rotate throughout the month

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How do I contact Mrs. Karlan? (for students and parents)

Please email me any questions that you may have.  I teach at five 
schools, 
so 
I may not receive a paper telephone message for a week!  I can 
reach my 
email 
anywhere.  I can also reply by telephone if you wish!  My email 
is linked 
above.

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Where do I purchase books, shoulder rests, rock stops, and strings?

The Creative Music Center:  Liz Reisman, 701 Main Street (Route 
25), Monroe, 
CT  06468
(203) 261-7301  www.TheCreativeMusicCenter.com (rental forms 
online)

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How will I know when Orchestra will meet?

Orchestra will meet before school on your school's designated 
string day.
Tashua - Monday
Frenchtown - Tuesday
Booth Hill - Wednesday
Daniels Farm - Thursday
Jane Ryan - Friday
The schedule of rehearsals will be sent home with your string 
student.

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